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An authoritative Oxford University Press study of bird migration by leading ornithologist Peter Berthold, covering migratory behaviour, physiology, navigation, orientation and conservation. Volume 3 in the Oxford Ornithology Series.
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Bird Migration: A General Survey by Peter Berthold is an authoritative and accessible study of one of the most remarkable phenomena in the natural world: the seasonal migration of birds. Published by Oxford University Press in 1993 as Volume 3 of the Oxford Ornithology Series, this English-language edition was translated from the German by Hans-Günther Bauer and Tricia Tomlinson.
Berthold, an internationally recognised researcher in avian migration, provides a broad scientific overview of how and why birds undertake their extraordinary seasonal journeys. Rather than concentrating solely on individual species or migration routes, Bird Migration explores the biological mechanisms underlying migration and brings together research from across the field of ornithology.
Subjects covered include the different types and patterns of bird migration, migratory behaviour, physiological adaptations, flight and energy requirements, orientation and navigation, the timing and control of migration, and the remarkable ability of birds to find their way across enormous distances. Berthold also discusses experimental research and the methods ornithologists use to investigate migration, providing an important bridge between academic research and practical field ornithology.
Bird Migration additionally considers the conservation requirements of migratory species, an increasingly significant subject as migration routes and habitats come under environmental pressure.
An excellent reference for ornithologists, birdwatchers, naturalists, biology students and serious bird enthusiasts, Bird Migration remains a valuable addition to a specialist ornithological library and is particularly appealing as part of the respected Oxford Ornithology Series.
Condition – Near Fine
Near fine 1993 paperback. Light general shelf wear and minor handling marks to the covers, with slight wear around the edges and corners. Internally clean and well preserved, with a secure binding. An attractive copy overall.
